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In the past, we've called The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, insanely opulent and "the fanciest." It's where supercar owners and their rich friends to come do what they already do at home, which is look at cars and drink champagne. That doesn't change the fact that there are still many, many people milling around the event, getting in your way. Just like with avoiding all types of traffic, there are off-hours that you should definitely take advantage of if you ever go.

In the 1960s, China finally built a luxury car of its own, the Hongqi. But the car was meant for Chairman Mao and other official duties in local governments, and as such, few are ever seen outside of China, or up close at all. But two rolled into the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this year, the first Chinese cars in America’s most prestigious show. And they are fascinating.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a string of new vintage cars built from unused old stock. There was a bunch of Jaguars, some Aston Martins, and now this quite gold Porsche 993 Turbo “Classic Series,” which Porsche is keen to point out is unregisterable for use on the street. I asked the company why, exactly.

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is a haven for filthy rich car collectors and beautiful, beautiful machines. Looking at the list of auctions taking place is like taking a comfortable seat in the lap of luxury.

The world record for most expensive car ever sold was just smashed during Pebble Beach's Concours d'Elegance. A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO took the title in just twelve minutes during the RM Sotheby's sale. The price? Oh just a casual $US48.4 million.

It’s Monterey Car Week, where some of the most expensive and exclusive cars ever made are displayed and auctioned off. It’s the perfect event to see automotive legends—and it’s practically begging for a heist. Here’s how you theoretically could pull it off.